CLASS LEVELS
Many potential and existing students are curious about our level system and what to expect. Allow us to inform you!
Aerial Dragons Studios is a performance aerial arts studio with a session-based system. We have four sessions annually, each lasting 12 weeks. The last week of each session is called “Level Up Week.” During our Level Up Week, the exit criteria for leveling up are reviewed and evaluated in each class by instructors. It is not expected that our students level up every session.
The levels for our resident apparatuses are:
Silks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Hammock: 1, 2, 3
Lyra: 1, 2, 3, 4
Trapeze: 1, 2, 3
Progression and pace are different for everyone. There are so many variables when it comes to level advancements! However, here is a general idea of what we see at our studio:
Level 1: Between 12 weeks (minimum) and one year to complete.
Level 2: Between 1 to 2 years depending on many factors (such as frequency of class attendance, skillset, and training hours.)
Levels 3, 4, and 5: Typically 1 year at each level.
At Aerial Dragons Studios, we value and encourage our student’s abilities to grow at their own self-determined pace, set personal goals, and shine through every level of their aerial journey.
Everybody is different. One major factor in how quickly a student can progress is how frequently they take classes and train. There tends to be a direct correlation between those who commit to classes once, twice, or unlimited times per week and those who level up faster. This said, do not let that be your sole reason — it just entirely depends on what your goals are.
Cross-training is also a great way to speed up your progress! Skills such as conditioning, flexibility, dance, yoga, pilates, weight lifting, rock climbing, gymnastics, and martial arts are all excellent ways to build strength, flexibility, cardio endurance, and body awareness!
At ADS, our levels system is mindfully designed to make sure you soar as high as possible — like a true dragon!